ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Quinell Shumpert, the newest police chief of Aberdeen has officially sworn in Wedndesday. Voters waited weeks to find out who would fill the position after no candidate received the necessary majority on July 6th, forcing a runoff between Shumpert and Tony Tillman. During the special election, Shumpert collected 860 votes to Tillman’s 799 votes. Shumpert sent…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Testimony continues today in the capital murder trial of Tommy Chisholm. Chisholm is accused of killing Starkville optometrist Dr. Shauna Witt in January of 20-18. Today, jurors heard accounts from the first police officers to arrive on the scene after the shooting at Witt’s office in the Starkville Walmart. They also got to see security…
SHUQUALAK, Miss. (WCBI) – A man investigators say shot and killed his ex-girlfriend before turning the gun on himself has died. It happened last Thursday in Shuqualak. Investigators say 34-year-old Kendrick Brooks shot and killed 30-year-old Wendy Taylor in a house on Constantine Street, then shot himself. Noxubee County coroner R.L. Calhoun says Brooks died yesterday in the hospital. Categories:…
The hottest air of the season is here.
VERONA, MISS. (WCBI) – A Lee County pastor who leads a church with a diverse ethnic mix, believes houses of faith can do more to stop the deadly violence that is being seen in the area. Like most people, Pastor David Ball was stunned at the outbreak of violence this past weekend. Five people were killed in three separate shootings…
SUMMARY: A Heat Advisory is once again in effect for our Wednesday as the extreme heat and humidity will remain in place the rest of the workweek into the weekend. Take the proper precautions to stay cool & hydrated to help prevent heat stress or heat exhaustion issues! While a few stray storms are possible Wednesday, rain chances overall will…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – With the heat index making it feel like 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit through the end of July, area first responders want to make sure everyone knows what to do in the event of a heat emergency. “The body can only try to fight against the heat for so long until it just basically gives out,”…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi state health leaders are calling it the delta variant the “4th Wave” of COVID-19. Case numbers are beginning to surge again for people with or without the vaccine, but if someone tests positive for the virus there is a treatment to help with the symptoms; monoclonal antibodies. “The antibody infusion is very safe it seems…
Stay cool at all cost right now.
Sheila Clark-Jefferson and Sonya Clark-Judon from The Clark Family Singers tell us about their upcoming Gospel Celebration! It will be held on August 1st at the Aberdeen Community Center starting at 3 PM. Admission is free. Face masks are required. Categories: lifestyle, Local News Tags: gospel music
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Dr. Ashley Janzen of the Emerson Animal Hospital in West Point emphasizes the importance of spaying and neutering your rabbits, which can greatly prolonged their lives because rabbits are particularly susceptible to reproductive cancer. Male rabbits also can be violently aggressive with each other if they are left unneutered. Categories: ANIMAL HEALTH Tags: ANIMAL, health
Cash out refinance is a type of mortgage refinance loan that allows you to use the equity built up in your home to withdraw money. This can be used for home renovations, consolidating high-interest debt, or investments. Categories: JTS Mortgage Minute Tags: jts, minute, mortgage
SUMMARY: A Heat Advisory is in effect for our Tuesday as another hot & humid summer day is in effect for us. Take the proper precautions to stay cool & hydrated to help prevent heat stress or heat exhaustion issues! The summer heat and humidity will be the main weather story going forward. Look for heat indices to be up…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) -This weekend will go down as the deadliest in Tupelo for homicides, in recent memory. Police are investigating a triple homicide that happened late Saturday night. The shooting happened at Meadowview and Maynard, while a street and house party was taking place. Within a few seconds, it was all over, and three young adults were shot. And…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – As Mississippi’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the state’s vaccination rate remains low. “More people are getting it,” says Dr. Emily Landrum of the Family Clinic in Starkville. “I had a patient who was hospitalized about three weeks ago, who passed away over the weekend. Was not vaccinated. Was only in their 40s.” Today MSDH is…
CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss (WCBI)- The school doors are almost open again and while some districts aren’t changing; others are bringing in some fresh new faces. Choctaw County High School introduced a new principal to the public for the coming school year. Staff members feel their new principal has already brought a lot to the table and the year hasn’t even…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The first day of school is always exciting for students and teachers. For new teachers, this year is going to be a special one. “It was a very helpful experience coming into this new year,” Alexis White said. Alexis White is a brand new second-grade teacher at Henderson-Ward-Steward Elementary school in Starkville. After student teaching last…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been almost three and a half years since a woman was gunned down in her eye clinic at the Starkville Walmart. Now the trial of the man charged with her death is underway. Jury selection was moved to the Oktibbeha County Storm Shelter because of the size of the jury pool. William Thomas Chisholm is…
The “dog days of summer” are upon us
Troy Thompson talks with nurse practitioner and owner of the Omnis Health Clinic Amanda Fondren about the different medical services she offers. Categories: On the Beat Tags: beat, on
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: Birthday, bunch
SUMMARY: The summer heat & humidity has returned to north Mississippi & west Alabama and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Take the proper precautions to stay cool & hydrated to help prevent heat stress or heat exhaustion issues. We’ll remain mostly dry but can’t rule out the chance of those afternoon showers & storms all week long. MONDAY: Another…
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-Lee County Sheriff’s Department is searching for the suspect in connection to a homicide. 54-year-old Bradley Kevin King is considered to be armed and dangerous. He’s 5’8 with medium-length brown hair and blue eyes. If you have any information contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: homicide, Investigating, Lee County, Lee County Sheriff’s…